Pamela Harriman was an American diplomat and political activist who served as the United States Ambassador to France from 1993 to 1997. She was the first woman to hold the position, and was known for her strong advocacy of the U.S.-France relationship. Prior to her ambassadorship, she had a long career in politics, working on the presidential campaigns of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Bill Clinton. She was also a major fundraiser for the Democratic Party.